United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
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| United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security | |
Flag of the United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
| United States Department of Homeland Security | |
| Style | Madam Deputy Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal address in writing) |
| Status | Chief operating officer |
| Reports to | Secretary of Homeland Security |
| Appointer | The President with the Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Formation | 2003 |
| First holder | Gordon R. England |
| Succession | 1st in DHS succession |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, level II |
| Website | www |
The Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security is the chief operating officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with responsibility for managing day-to-day operations. The department has over 208,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $48.5 billion.[1]
If the Secretary of Homeland Security dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office, the Deputy Secretary is to serve as an Acting Secretary.[2]
The Deputy Secretary is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.[2] The position of Deputy Secretary was created along with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002.[3] The Deputy Secretary is paid $168,000 annually.
List of Deputy Secretaries of Homeland Security[edit]
| # | Image | Name | Term Began | Term Ended | President(s) served under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon R. England | 2003 | 2003 | George W. Bush | |
| 2 | James M. Loy, Admiral, USCG (Ret.) |
2003 | 2005 | ||
| 3 | Michael P. Jackson | 2005 | 2007 | ||
| 4 | Paul A. Schneider | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Barack Obama | |||||
| 5 | Jane Holl Lute | 2009 | April 9, 2013 | ||
| – | Rand Beers (Acting) |
April 9, 2013 | September 6, 2013 | ||
| – | Rafael Borras (Acting) |
September 26, 2013 | December 23, 2013 | ||
| 6 | Alejandro Mayorkas | December 23, 2013 | October 28, 2016 | ||
| – | Russell Deyo (Acting) |
November 1, 2016 | April 4, 2017 | ||
| 7 | Elaine Duke | April 10, 2017 | April 15, 2018 | Donald Trump | |
| – | Claire Grady (Acting) |
April 16, 2018 | Incumbent |
References[edit]
- ^ "Deputy Secretary Paul A. Schneider". Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
- ^ a b "US Code: Title 6,113. Other officers". Retrieved September 25, 2007.
- ^ "Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)". Retrieved September 25, 2007.